Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Altered Books
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Historic Athens Porchfest Event
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens Porchfest Lineup Announcement and Beer Release Party. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program.
CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies.
420 EXCHANGE BOULEVARD Upbeat new wave grunge.
Porchfest Beer Release Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens will announce the lineup for this year’s Porchfest with live music performances and the release of its collaboration beer, On the Rails. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
The Georgia Thunderbolts, The Ides of June
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/GeorgiaThunderboltsSept13
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS Hard-hitting Southern rock, blues and heartfelt Americana.
THE IDES OF JUNE Atlanta-based blues rock band with just a touch of psychedelia to keep things interesting.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Jay Gonzalez, The Original Screw Tops
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band performing fresh-take originals, plus classics by the old masters.
Travis Denning, Scoot Teasley
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22 (adv.), $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
TRAVIS DENNING Georgia-born country artist with hard-charging energy and mischief-making signatures.
SCOOT TEASLEY Country artist from Toccoa who is inspired by Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
Night Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:15 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
A Night of ABBA
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesDancing Dream is an electric tribute to ABBA featuring musicians in elaborate costumes performing songs with choreography and inviting the audience to dance. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $35. www.MMCC-ARTS.org
Dancing Dream
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States8 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
DANCING DREAM ABBA tribute band offering a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the '70s.
Pervert, Rosie & the Ratdogs, Weaponized Flesh, Spoil
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Weekend. 8 p.m. $15, $25/weekend pass. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Sludgy four-piece hard rock band with hardcore and heavy psych elements.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
SPOIL New hardcore band.
Greg Satterthwaite Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
GREG SATTERTHWAITE TRIO Pianist with a sophisticated sound that infuses his Afro-Caribbean roots with the jazz tradition.
Crews & Company
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CREWS & COMPANY Atlanta rock trio.
JVK
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
JVK Boston-based rock and roll trio.
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band.
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Mark Plemmons, Julianne Merritt
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
JULIANNE MERRITT Member of indie-folk duo Honey and B. (10 a.m.)
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Homebuyer Workshop
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleLearn about homeownership, obtaining a mortgage and more. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.naca.com
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit the studios of artists to view the process of carving large-scale relief blocks. Sept. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Storytime with LuLu M. Rogers
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLuly will read The You Kind of Kind and share songs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Create with Canva
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesLearn to create signs, graphics, stickers and more using Canva. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ogelthorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
LatinxFest
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual cultural festival celebrating LatinX heritage will feature food, music, dance and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.latinxfestath.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a panel discussion. RSVP by text. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2866
2024 PrideFest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks and more. FREE! 1–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Critter Tales
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Looking Out My Back Door
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept14
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR An Athens songwriter tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival featuring performances by Shelby McLeod, William Tonks, Todd Cowart, Brodye Brooks, Tommy Jordan, Casey King, Curt Spell and Dodd Ferrelle.
Adam Klein
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.1818brewing.com
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.
(Nice Dream)
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA6–9 p.m. FREE! www.strangeduckbrewing.com
(NICE DREAM) Athens-based Radiohead tribute band performs songs from The Bends, OK Computer and more.
Caroline Aiken
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
Country River Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
Lunar Vacation, Rose Hotel
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences.
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
Artist Talk
The Humid 675 Pulaski St., Suite 700, Athens, GA, United StatesRobert Lyons will discuss his 50-year career as a photographer and educator, with a pop-up display of photo books. 7:30 p.m. www.thehumid.com
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Athens Pride weekend. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
MILE FROM MEADOW
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States8 p.m. $10. www.davids105.com
MILE FROM MEADOW Three-piece band from Monroe playing originals and covers.
Guillotine A.D, Beast Mode, Maha Pralaya, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Weekend. 8 p.m. $15, $25/weekend pass. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal.
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
MAHA PRALAYA Athens black metal and death metal.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
The Ladies of…, Salvo
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE LADIES OF... Glam and power pop-infused rock and roll featuring singer James Hall.
SALVO Band formerly known as Pain with uplifting songs about love, perseverance and hope in the midst of struggle.
